Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Kavitha Arrested at Protest Against Bus Fare Hike
Kavitha, a politician, was arrested in Hyderabad while protesting against higher bus fares.
The government increased the cost of riding state-run buses by 20%.
Kavitha and her supporters gathered at Bus Bhavan to protest the fare hike, saying it puts a strain on students and low-wage workers.
Police then removed and arrested the protestors, including Kavitha.
BRS MLC K. Kavitha was arrested during a protest in Hyderabad.
The protest was against a 20% fare hike on state-run buses.
The increase in fares took effect on Tuesday.
Kavitha and Telangana Jagruthi activists staged a sit-in at Bus Bhavan.
Police forcibly removed protesters and made arrests, including Kavitha.
- Who
- K. Kavitha, activists, Hyderabad Police
- What
- Arrest of K. Kavitha during a protest
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bus Bhavan, Hyderabad
- Why
- Protest against the increase in bus fares
Kavitha & Supporters
Telangana Government
Bus Fare Increase
Kavitha & Supporters
The government is burdening the people with increased bus fares, especially impacting students and daily wage earners.
Telangana Government
The article does not include the government's perspective.
- Person Detained
- K. Kavitha
- Political Affiliation
- BRS
- Location of Protest
- Bus Bhavan, Hyderabad
- Bus Fare Increase
- 20%
- Affected Service
- Telangana State Regional Transport Corporation
